Magazine apparatus for a packaging machine and packaging machine having a magazine apparatus

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The magazine apparatus uses automated guided vehicles and carrier devices to automate reel replacement and splicing, addressing the need for manual intervention and ensuring continuous production in packaging machines.

EP4647378A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-11-12TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA

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Patent Information

Application Number: EP2025173433
Authority / Receiving Office: EP · EP
Patent Type: Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date: 2024-05-07
Filing Date: 2025-04-30
Publication Date: 2025-11-12

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Patent Timeline

07 May 2024

Priority

30 Apr 2025

Application

EP2025173433

12 Nov 2025

Publication

EP4647378A1

IPC: B65H16/06; B65H19/12

CPC: B65H19/126; B65H16/06; B65H2801/69; B65H2801/81; B65H2301/41346

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Technical Problem

Existing magazine apparatuses for packaging machines require significant operator intervention for reel changes, disrupting continuous production and increasing the need for manual handling.

Method used

A magazine apparatus with automated guided vehicles and carrier devices that enable autonomous reel replacement and splicing, allowing continuous production without manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

Reduces the need for operator intervention by enabling seamless reel changes and maintaining uninterrupted production, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Abstract

There is described a magazine apparatus (10) for a packaging machine (1). The magazine apparatus (10) comprises a support device (30) configured to rotatably carry a reel (11) of a web of packaging material (3). The support device (30) comprises a pair (36) of carrier devices (37) spaced apart from one another and configured to carry the reel (11) and an actuation device (38) configured to control the pair (36) of carrier devices (37) between an active configuration in which the pair (36) of carrier devices (37) is configured to carry the reel (11) and a rest configuration in which the pair (36) of carrier devices (37) is configured to release the reel (11) and / or to receive a new reel (11).

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